Advisory Board
Michele Bernasconi
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Biography
Michele Bernasconi is recognized as a leading lawyer in Chambers and Legal 500 further lists him in the Hall of Fame for his excellent work. Legal 500 and Who's Who Legal have listed him among the leading lawyers in Switzerland in the sports as well as in the technology, media and telecommunications sector for years.
In 2018 and 2019 Who's Who Legal recognized Michele Bernasconi with the Global Award 'Sports Lawyer of the Year' as well as "Thought Leader" for the Sports Law. In 2016 Who's Who Legal ranks him among the nine "Most Highly Regarded Individuals" for Sports & Entertainment worldwide.
In its 2013 edition, the International Who's Who of regulatory communication lawyers described Michele Bernasconi as one of the '10 Most Highly Regarded Individuals Worldwide'. Michele Bernasconi lectures on international sports law at the University of Lucerne. He regularly speaks and publishes articles on topics within his practice areas. He is Co-director of the UEFA Football Law Programme.
His recent experience includes advice on outsourcing and joint venture projects, broadcasting and sponsorship agreements, ambush marketing, regulatory and antitrust work in both the telecom and sport sector, software licensing, electricity transmission and distribution, doping matters as well as international transfers of football players.